The woes of the woman wannabe.
There was an interesting complaint the other day by a reporter that women cannot get elected mayor in Toronto. The complaint was that polls tend to show that while current…
2014
Proximity To Fracking Wells Increases Incidence Of Health Problems: Study
A new study has found that people living in close proximity to a fracked natural gas well are twice as likely to suffer upper-respiratory or skin problems. The study, published…
Will Mike Duffy Force an Early Election or Harper’s Early Resignation?
A few days ago I told you that I honestly believe that Stephen Harper is preparing for an early election to try to avoid the trial of Mike Duffy.In case…
New Brunswick PC Party moving up
Not much to post right now, watching the NZ election (expect a post about this in a few days) but wanted to update my New Brunswick prediction. Polls say that…
We Need System Change to Stop Climate Change
Photo by Joisey Showaa Viking I landed on Mars, the Ramones released their first album, the Soweto Uprising began in South Africa, North and South Vietnam reunified to become the…
The NDP Forces a Debate on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
I couldn't have asked for a better sight to pick up my sagging spirits.In Stephen Harper's miserable Parliament, where democracy goes to die. Where there is all the time in…
Managers justify generous treatment of managers
In 2013, the consulting firm Ernst & Young was hired to review trends in compensation across the BC Public Sector. It is now available through the Legislature’s public documents. Reports…
We Need System Change to Stop Climate Change
Viking I landed on Mars, the Ramones released their first album, the Soweto Uprising began in South Africa, North and South Vietnam reunified to become the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,…
Better parks, together
Vancouver parks and recreation facilities have been neglected and need to be made a priority again. People and community groups have been marginalized. It’s time for change. That includes putting…
Musical interlude
For a reunion weekend: Barenaked Ladies – The Old Apartment
The New Democrats Get It Right On Iraq – Walkom
By backing Barack Obama’s ill-considered war, Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau have signed onto a fool’s errand. America’s latest Middle East war is a fool’s errand. U.S. President Barack Obama’s…
Field Notes from the Totem Pole Journey
Friday, September 19, 2014 WCEL is honoured to have partnered with Lummi Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation to help deliver a 21 foot western red cedar totem pole carved by master…
The OPP Investigation
In order to clear up the misinformation, rumours and outright lies about the OPP investigation, spreading on social media by some candidates and among the angry bloggers, let me set…
Montreal Gazette: Online video streaming shows no sign of slowing down
The CRTC is meeting right now to decide on the future of digital services in Canada. Spoiler alert, CRTC: it’s the Internet. Article by Michael Oliveira for the Montreal Gazette…
I went to Controllin’ Steve’s Talking Point Dispensarium the other night…
…and a democratic Parliament broke out.
Mobilesyrup: CRTC issues report card, chides Bell and Rogers
Report cards are in! How did your wireless provider fare? Article by Daniel Bader for Mobilesyrup The CRTC has issued its first Wireless Code Implementation Report Card after requesting compliance…
This morning, we delivered your voices straight into a crucial hearing at the CRTC.
This morning, your OpenMedia team coordinated on the ground with some of our most dedicated supporters to deliver your voices directly into a crucial CRTC hearing, Let’s Talk TV, focusing…
Canadian Digital Rights Advocate invited to the White House to discuss controversial Internet Slow Lane rules with senior Obama Administration officials
WH_donate-1.jpg Invitation to White House follows successful campaign in which over 180,000 OpenMedia community members spoke out against Internet Slow Lane in just 7 days including tens of thousands of…